The dirty little “D” word
How often have you said, “It’s just easier if I do it myself!” It’s hard to give up control, I …
Tag Archives: inspiration
A much-needed boost of confidence
I could use a boost of writing confidence, so I went back to the cards and notes I received after …
The things you want are already out there
I’m a big fan of Jen Sincero, goddess of all things BadAss. I’ve read her books and had her daily …
What are you hiding behind the mask?
What does a writer look like? What does a runner look like? What does a mother look like? What does …
Keeping the faith, one dollar at a time
I sold three books recently and received this check for $37.80. I could buy a decent dinner for two or …
I don’t say “I’m a writer.” Here’s why.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma often quotes fellow cellist Pablo Casals as saying “I am a human being first, a musician second, …
Writers: Take a step back
Image from http://cute-pictures.blogspot.com/2014/05/hd-nature-scenery-wallpapers-for-desktop.html I received an important reminder today: Don’t be so caught up in the achievement phase that you …
Admiration, or envy? You decide
We all look at others. Figuratively, we look at what people are wearing, their hair, their makeup, the way they …
11 words for writers
More from Susan Sontag on writing from the esteemed Maria Popova at BrainPickings. Popova just started a “Midweek pick-me-up” email …
What do you want to quit?
Photo Credit: Sheep”R”Us Flickr via Compfight cc. I’m sure alpaca farmers also feel pressure to be successful by the world’s …
